When rain falls on a lotus leaf, the leaf doesn’t get wet. Thanks to its special structure, the water drops roll off without wetting the surface. Artificial materials can be made water... Read more
The toxic and expensive phosphors used widely in fluorescent lighting could be eliminated thanks to a new study conducted by a materials scientist at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).... Read more
Scientists are a step closer to developing a pill to cure dementia. A team in Belgium were able to repair diseased brain cells taken from patients with a common form of the condition, for wh... Read more
A new drug combination for rheumatoid arthritis treats the disease just as well as other intensive treatment strategies but with less medication and fewer side effects at a significantly low... Read more
Meet VertiKUL, a student-designed prototype at the cutting edge of delivery drone technology Unmanned aircraft may one day be used to deliver packages to your back patio, important d ocument... Read more
Partially blocking blood vessels’ energy source may stop cancer growth, blindness & other conditions
Inhibiting the formation of new blood vessels is a common strategy for treating a range of conditions such as cancer, inflammatory diseases, and age-related macular degeneration. Unfortunate... Read more
A new study by KU Leuven–iMinds researchers has uncovered that 145 of the Internet’s 10,000 top websites track users without their knowledge or consent. The websites use hidden... Read more
A 3D-printed implant is ready to go in a couple of hours The ability to create your own replacement curtain rings, door knobs or even a custom chess set at home using a 3D printer lik... Read more
LINDAU, Germany—A 93-year-old Nobel laureate in physiology or medicine received a standing ovation from hundreds of scientists June 30 at the end of a speech in which he urged the world... Read more